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# HSN Code 38122090: Plasticisers for rubber or plastics

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/)
- [Sub-chapter 3812: Rubber/plastic compound accelerators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3812/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38122090 ?

It includes Plasticisers for rubber or plastics

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plasticisers for rubber or plastics?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Plasticisers for rubber or plastics?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plasticisers for rubber or plastics?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How much GST applies to Plasticisers for rubber or plastics?

Under HSN 38122090, Plasticisers for rubber or plastics attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plasticisers for rubber or plastics is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plasticisers for rubber or plastics; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38122090 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹202 Cr (−5.68% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹146 Cr (+4.05% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹57 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2060 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3812: 10.70% of its exports; import side 4.86%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3812: #3 of 12 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1834 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +67.82% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3812: 10.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38122090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3812 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3812 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 82.12 | 0.0036% | — | 12.25% | 184.82 | 0.0052% | — | 7.59% | −102.70 | #2248 |
| FY 2019-20 | 137.81 | 0.0063% | +67.82% | 18.62% | 166.77 | 0.0050% | −9.77% | 8.22% | −28.96 | #1662 |
| FY 2020-21 | 156.38 | 0.0073% | +13.48% | 19.59% | 129.59 | 0.0044% | −22.29% | 6.84% | +26.79 | #1614 |
| FY 2021-22 | 209.45 | 0.0067% | +33.94% | 14.38% | 141.17 | 0.0031% | +8.94% | 5.23% | +68.28 | #1606 |
| FY 2022-23 | 227.92 | 0.0063% | +8.82% | 15.49% | 184.75 | 0.0032% | +30.87% | 6.11% | +43.17 | #1598 |
| FY 2023-24 | 214.38 | 0.0059% | −5.94% | 14.00% | 139.96 | 0.0025% | −24.24% | 5.28% | +74.42 | #1706 |
| FY 2024-25 | 202.20 | 0.0055% | −5.68% | 10.70% | 145.63 | 0.0024% | +4.05% | 4.86% | +56.57 | #1834 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.20%/yr, imports -3.89%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38122090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38122090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹82.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹202.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38122090 ranked #1834 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38122090 ranks #1834 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3812, it ranks #3 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #2060 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38122090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38122090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 67.82% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹56.57 Crore in HSN Code 38122090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹202.20 Cr exceeded imports of ₹145.63 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹56.57 Crore — ranking #2060 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.89% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plasticisers for rubber or plastics

India's imports under HSN Code 38122090 have grown at -3.89% CAGR, reaching ₹145.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38122090 contributes 10.70% of Sub-Chapter 3812 exports — ranked #3

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3812, HSN Code 38122090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 10.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.86% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3812

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 38123990: Anti-Oxidants & Stabilisers for Rubber/Plastics (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123990/) | ₹1,092 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 38121000: Prepared Rubber Accelerators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38121000/) | ₹246 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 38122090: Plasticisers for rubber or plastics (this hsn code) | ₹202 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 38123910: Rubber Anti-Oxidants](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123910/) | ₹198 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 38123100: TMQ (Trimethyl-1,2-Dihydroquinoline) Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123100/) | ₹139 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 38123920: Rubber Softeners](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123920/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 38123930: Rubber Vulcanising Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123930/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 38122010: Plasticisers: Phthalate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38122010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 38123010: Softeners for Rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 38123020: Vulcanising Agents for Rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123020/) | — |